Removing Garbage From a Hoarder House

When my mother-in-law passed away, I was petrified at the thought of having to clean out the home that she lived in. She hoarded, and there were things everywhere. At the same time, I was mortified at calling in a service to help me.
I decided to create this website to give you tips and advice on either cleaning out a hoarder's house yourself or hiring someone to do it for you. I hope my website helps you overcome the embarrassing stigma many associate with hoarding houses and helps you decide whether a service or cleaning it yourself is ideal in your situation. Thanks for stopping by and happy reading!

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